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COVID-19 testing sites hours update
2022-05-27
Health PEI testing sites will be closed on Monday, May 30, due to required electrical system upgrades.
In order to accommodate Islanders who require a COVID-19 test at a testing clinic, additional hours are being added to testing sites across the province on Sunday, May 29.
The hours for May 29...
New Health PEI visitor protocols increase access to partners in care and visitors
2022-05-27
Health PEI has updated its COVID-19 visitor protocol to align with the changing COVID-19 situation.
“Our new visitor protocol increases access to partners in care and family for patients, residents and clients, which is an important aspect of care,” said Marion Dowling, Chief Nursing and...
Glucose Sensor Technology available for Islanders living with Diabetes
2022-05-18
A new program will help fund sensors that allow people with diabetes and their health care team better monitor their sugar levels.
Over 15,000 Islanders live with diabetes, a chronic disease where the body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. On average, 860...
New Long-Term Care assessment tool to provides better care plans for Islanders
2022-05-17
Health PEI is introducing a new digital assessment tool for older Islanders that will improve the way people are assessed for care needs as they age.
The tool, called interRAI-HC, uses a digital platform that replaces the former paper-based system that has been in use on PEI for many years.
The...
COVID-19 testing clinics schedule update beginning May 16, 2022
2022-05-13
Health PEI advises that the schedule for COVID-19 testing sites will be modified starting May 16, 2022.
Borden Carleton, 20 Dickie Rd:
CLOSING May 16 *additional hours added to schedule at Slemon Park location
Summerside, Slemon Park:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m...
Health PEI introducing new day program for acute mental health patients
2022-05-10
Health PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions division is introducing a new 12-space acute day program and consolidating acute mental health care beds in order to help improve patient care and increase access to acute inpatient and psychiatry services.
The new Partial Hospitalization Program will...
May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week #WeAnswerTheCall
2022-05-09
May 9 to 15 is National Nursing Week in Canada. Nurses play a pivotal role in the health care of Islanders, working tirelessly at every level of the health care system, be they Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, or Nurse Practitioners.
“PEI’s nurses have always been the face of...